Archives for December 2015

This is Sue’s recipe for candied bacon, which if you’ve ever had it is incredibly delicious. There’s a fantastic taste blend of the sweetness of the brittle and the more salty bacon. There are two things I like about this recipe. First, you make it using a microwave, which is much easier than other methods. […]

This is a Guest Post by Amanda (Homemade for Elle) on the of Natural Living Mamma site. She shares her recipe for an Easy Homemade Floor Cleaner. When you start reading about the chemicals in commercial cleaning products, it gets scary. Floor cleaners contain nonylphenol ethoxylate, which is toxic to the environment, and can disrupt […]

This is a recipe for an herbal bath that will help to reduce holiday stress. The recipe uses pine needles (cedar, fur or pine will work) and another relaxing herb. Kami explains how to combine the ingredients and use them to create a relaxing herbal bath. You can make batches of these herbal tea bags […]

If you notice that people around you are ill with colds and the flu, Kami suggests that you drink this tea for several days. It contains one herb that will kick start your immune system Another herb has antiviral properties and stimulates circulation A third ingredient supports the lymphatic system It’s a very simple herbal […]

This is an interesting post by Shannon of Country Crossroads that appeared in the Manitoba Co-Operator. She shares her experiences at the DIY Homesteader Festival at the Interlaken farm near Fraserwood, Manitoba. The festival was in 2013, but the information still applies today. 350 people showed up to learn about homesteading skills like cooking from […]

One of the things I love about Denise’s posts is that they are so thorough and informative. This is an excellent post on using coconut oil for health and beauty applications. In this post you’ll find: The Benefits of Coconut Oil Tips for Using Coconut Oil (10 Tips) Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Health […]

I found this guest post by Stacy from Delighting in the Days on the Life Renewed blog. There are some great, simple recipes for cleaning the bathroom without using chemical-laden commercial products. You’ll get some simple recipes for: Cleaning the toilet using a natural ingredient and essential oils An extra-strong toilet cleaner using 2 natural […]

This is a really interesting article by Kami. She explains different ways to use cedar and pine needles for herbal remedies. Certain conifers have been use in wild teas, for example, for ages in folk medicine remedies. They often contain high concentrations of vitamin C and have decongestant, expectorant and antiseptic properties. Kami discusses: How […]

This is an ambitious project for the warmer months, but it looks so wonderful! What a great spot to relax, read, or chat! Jennifer of “This Old House” provides step-by-step directions for building this tree bench. Navigate through the instructions by clicking on the “Next Step” or” Previous Step” buttons at the top of each […]

In this post, Molly explains how to make homemade herbal sachets. These are pretty cloth bags willed with the herbs of your choice. The sachets are easy to make and would be wonderful gifts for the special people in your life. There aren’t any directions on how to make the bags but you can get […]

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